The Superpower You Can Actually Achieve

I saw this on Twitter. It totally changed my perspective on self-control.

Diligence. Discipline. Self-Control.

On the surface they seem like qualities that allow us, at their leisure, to master them for a little while.

And then what?

We mess up. Slip up. Fall face down in the muck & mud of screw ups. Diligence, Discipline and Self-Control have once again taken back their power as we scratch & claw to (hopefully) wield them once more.

It’s an ugly cycle, isn’t it?

But here’s the real truth about that…

As you purpose to grow in these superpower qualities, a little screw up here and there is merely a hiccup. It’s a bump in the road that can’t seriously threaten you. Just shake it off and keep on movin’. Because you know who you are. You know what you’re capable of. You get shit done.

When you have a track record of badassery it’s a sure bet that Diligence, Discipline and Self-Control have pretty much been confirmed in your life, so don’t sweat the mess ups.

If you feel you’re not there yet, don’t worry. Just like many things in life, these are skills to be practiced, worked on repeatedly and eventually mastered over the course of time. They are not matters of instant gratification. Patience is required.

You’re not the type of person to be tossed to & fro by the whims of life and whatever it hands you. Get the real perspective on who is in charge.

Who’s running the show? Take a look in the mirror. That person is YOU.

Lately I’m really getting that our health is much more controllable than I thought. I’m reading this hard-to-read what-seems-like-a-medical-textbook (The Disease Delusion) by the father of “functional medicine.”

This was right on time! I’m trying to get this IF right and lord knows I have been hungry and I had some m&m’s. Mainly my problem is wanting to see major results especially after the months of hard work I have been doing. Sometimes I slip up and then I’m hard on myself not thinking that I have been putting in major work. Thank you girl for the reminder!Niekka McDonald recently posted..Stressful Situation Revisited…..

YUP & choices – choices to just move on if you made a “mistake”.. which is not the best word but you get what I mean.. we just move on! 🙂Jody – Fit at 56 recently posted..Blog News; Me News; Random Rant, 😉

Gosh so true. Sometimes I am so in control of myself, I’m dedicated, not even a stop at a favorite restaurant can deter me and then other times, a loaf of bread on the counter can fall me. I need to stop being my own worse critic.StarvingDiva recently posted..Chinese Torture and Another Birthday in the Tank

The best way to be useful in any fields is to be in total control of yourself and be focused no matter the level of distractions that might come in.cursor recently posted..How To Boost Low Energy Level

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Hi! I'm Josie. This is where I share my passions for healthy living, natural health, fitness, and happiness. My goal is for you to be empowered and informed by what you read and learn here. I'm 44 years old and I love Jesus. I've been married to my husband for 13 years. I have 4 children (ages 24, 21, 12 and 8), and I'm also a grandmother to a sweet 2-year old little girl. I've lost over 40 pounds during my weight loss journey. I encourage you to stay empowered. Always keep your head up and stay strong! Meet Josie